Organizing for a War in the Air
Plans outline the naval air service becoming a distinct fighting branch of the Royal Navy. Officers and men from civil life will join, with rank parity in the air service and adjusted pay. Uniforms feature an eagle sleeve badge replaced by an anchor as the air service accepts direct entry.
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Paris
Wwe
Pagumatial
Aia Bedaatite Ete
Vores Naval Air Service
Milla
Royal
Reneihene
Ihe
Ben
Royal Navy
Royal Marines
Royal Naval Reserve
Snd
Cow
Arme Faiega
Eter
France imposes new tax on foreigners amid protests
A garbled report describes foreigners in France facing a new percent tax on all assets. Observers warn the levy could drive expatriates to abandon properties and return home. A Paris area contractor notes enforcement of the measure while critics say it strains immigrant communities.
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France
United States
Selliae
Monso
Paris
May Put Ltd on German Capital
Berlin authorities show calm as they assess a proposed plan tied to Prussian interior ministry oversight. The scheme seems contested but not met with panic.
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Berlin
unclear text fragment on river boundaries and policy dates
Fragmentary OCR describes prohibitions and boundaries in 1834 1882 near Senese Os Went Belly St rivers and South Saskatchewan river along the western boundary with Wy Se Renee. No clear events or full names due to damaged text.
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Igo
de Belly
South Saskatchewan
New York Child Labor Strings Youngest Makers
A report recounts children aged six to nine in New York making teckties. A 14 year old led peers in a large batch of 678 flowers. The workers earned about 6 to 7 dollars weekly, with hours from 6 am until school time and again after school until 10 pm.
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Lal
New York
Hall
Western notes on mutuals land deals and industrial plans
The record reports Germas purchasing four land sections near Man for a large machinery factory and German colony plans. It cites shale deposits near Edmonton and a new brass plant at Reucliff Alberta. It notes 7000 workers on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway and gold indications along Upper Li River and Northern British Columbia.
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Germas
Man
Dominion
Upper Land River
Brittsh Columbia
Yukon
Cattle Breed Notes From Canadian Strain Incident
A brief item reports on U.S. cattle and a Canadian breed instance noted in the text. It highlights breed considerations and potential implications for livestock practices.
Radium Soil Treatment Boosts Wheat and Carrot Growth
The article discusses using radium residues to enrich soil for better crop yields. One seven hundredth grain per ton is suggested, with radium residues improving wheat barley and especially carrots and radishes. Effects may persist for hundreds of years, though skeptics cite Rosse’s failed electrical experiments.
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Lord Rosse
Boldest of All Horse and Mme Kudasheva Journey
A fragmentary report describes Mme Kudasheva of Coasack who travels alone across China and Mongolia with an Arabian steed named Krit. The piece hints at a bold, epochal journey amid waning war, portraying her as fearless in pursuit of adventure.
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Mme. Kudasheva
Coasack
China
MPs Debate Indemnity Pulse Ahead of Elections
Ottawa lawmakers debated a proposed increase to member indemnity after 2560 dollar pay. A previous bid for a 4000 indemnity failed, with doubts about government approval before the general election.
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Ottawa
A. Lancaster
Niy
Germany abandons use of radium in cancer therapy
Germany ends radium based cancer treatment as medical research shifts to safer options. Officials announce the abandonment of Ardium use amid rising evidence of risks and better alternatives.
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Germany
Sunny Spain Exhibition Features at Earl's Court
A novel feature of the Sunny Spain exhibit at Earl's Court introduces interactive cultural displays and a recreated tapas bar, offering visitors a hands on glimpse into regional cuisine and traditions.
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Spain
Earl's Court
Glaciers Move Toward British Columbia, Ice Landmark Shifts
A chronicler notes glaciers shifting position along the Alaskan coast and toward western British Columbia. A year after observers from the International Geological Congress alerted Prof. R. W. Brock, deputy minister, new communications from Prof. Lawrence suggest the ice could settle in British Columbia, with potential naturalization implications for people nearby.
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Alaska
Pan Canada
Grand
Skagway
Peripa
R. W. Brock
Raives
Brock
Lawrence
British Columbus
Notable Master Smith Honors Brave Yacht Animal
A Notable Master Smith and an electrical company depute honor for a yacht named Eira. The expedition relied on the animal for inheritance support until a break in the ice allowed escape to Nova Zemba. The brave animal returned safely to its owner in Music Hall Pet erhead.
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Smith
Peterhead
Interstate Commerce Panel Faces Slight Gains In Reform Efforts
The piece notes modest progress by the Interstate Commerce panel amid ongoing reforms. It references figures and outcomes from a year ending June 30, with totals of fatalities and continuing concerns about wartime impacts and policy effectiveness.
Wolfe statue honor effort gains royal and church support
Article notes a memorial statue for General Wolfe with approval from the Duke of Connaught who calls it a fitting tribute. It mentions plans involving Canada and England, where a committee led by a bishop forms the project and seeks support.
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Ee Ae
Duke of
Con
Canada
England
Rates debate as Hobhouse cites current postage levels
In parliament, Master General Hobhouse stated in the house that the present rate of postage remains under review. He indicated ongoing assessments of postal charges and the need to balance service quality with cost to the public.
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Mall
Hobhouse
Ganada's Asset: Doyle Visit to Jasper Sparks Heritage Talk
Fragmentary note describes a visit by Sir Arthur Doyle to Jasper and a discussion of a piece of real purple heather from the Aline meadows. It mentions Hartt, a booklet, and references to the Sigalfonace of these reverves and Saeaie's natural heritage.
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Arthur Doyle
Jasper
Park
Aline
Saeaie
Treasure Tower Holds Franco Prussian War Gold Reserve
The gold salvaged from France after the Franco Prussian War is stored in a tower as a reserve to fund troops if needed. A clerical staff and troops guard it, counting every coin, with none moved. German leaders debate using the vast sum for humanitarian purposes, condemning the tower as a grim symbol of warfare.
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Verpere
Gwen
Germany
France
Indermant
thRsscaty & Geat Corpe
Engineers to Inspect Water Powers on Winnipeg River Bord
British engineers may inspect Winnipeg River water powers and map models of power plants from Atlantic to Pacific. A large painting will depict all known water powers, with a bird's eye view of the river system.
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Winnipeg River
Atlantic
Pacific
Gibson Cartett
Dominion
Bow River
San Francisco
Winnipeg
Homestead Entries Rise and Fall Across Western Provinces
May homestead entries fell in British Columbia while Saskatchewan rose. Western provinces show mixed results with 4 785 patents issued for 287 895 acres, up from 1913 figures. Canadian and American homesteaders led lists with notable names such as Bagiten and 238.
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Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Intertort
Bagiten
Auction Highlights High Value Autograph Letters
Auction notes record autograph letters selling for five thousand six hundred dollars. Leigh Hunt pieces and various literary items drew strong bids. The sale included manuscripts and verses, with collectors pursuing rare items in a brisk bidding environment.
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Leigh Hunt
Collec
Athole
Sachie “Bocher
Expedition sails for British Antarctic coastline survey
The expedition led by J Foster Stackhouse will sail from London in December to survey about 1300 miles of the Antarctic coastline. The voyage should return by the end of 1919.
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J. Foster Stackhouse
London
Hudson Bay Navigation Project Plans Lighthouses and Rail Line
Government unveils plan to install three wireless stations at the entrance to Hudson Bay area and fund lighthouse construction at Por Nelson and an offshore shoal. A government steamer leaves Halifax to assist, with surveys funded at 1,000,000 dollars. Rail links from James Bay southeast end to Montreal via National Transcontinental line are proposed. The Clerque syndicate originally planned the route, but the government will cover Montreal to National Transcontinental segment.
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Utraite
Sumiaommination Centre
Res
Nottaway River
Halifax
Hudson Bay
Por Nelson
Nottaway
James Pay
Montreal
Clerque Syndicate
Governorent
Flight and altitude feats reshape early aviation control
An arc of historic attempts shows soaring pilots reaching extreme heights. Reports reference 24 000 feet in Germany and 27 850 feet by Herr Wren Tissandicer with fatalities, while Gay Lussac and Whymper data mark rapid progress and dangers in high altitude flight as French aviators test new limits near Paris.
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Humboldt
Germany
Gay-Lussac
Wren Tissandicer
Whymper
Oderich
Paris
Eac Oe Ees
Warning to Immigrants Warn All But Agricultural Domestics
A historical notice warns immigrants beyond agricultural and domestic workers about legal risks and labor protections, urging caution and awareness of employment conditions and entitlements.
Imperial Teachers Confer In London Meeting 1916
Imperial teachers to hold conference in London discussing a meeting of the union. Dr Hughes noted that if Ontario government accepted the trip details of the plan were discussed during the sessions.
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Imperial
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High
Fraseriver
Reucliff
Alta
U.S
Blagier
Canadian
Gen. Wolfe
Ganada
Marine and Naval Departments
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